Palais Royale puts you within a 10-minute drive of Blue Mountains National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and the sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
Blue Mountains Cultural Centre - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
Leura Cascades - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
Katoomba Scenic World - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
Three Sisters - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Echo Point Lookout - 2 min drive - 2.0 km
Getting around
Western Sydney Intl. Airport (WSI) - 68 min drive
Sydney Airport (SYD) - 89 min drive
Leura Station - 8 min drive
Katoomba Station - 10 min walk
Medlow Bath Station - 12 min drive
Restaurants
The Carrington - 9 min walk
Mountain Culture Beer Co. - 11 min walk
Old City Bank Bar and Brasserie - 8 min walk
Sushi n Co. - 7 min walk
Fish & Fowl - 5 min walk
About this property
Palais Royale
Palais Royale puts you within a 10-minute drive of Blue Mountains National Park. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge and the sauna makes for a relaxing end to the day. Other features include a terrace and a garden.
At a glance
Hotel size
40 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Special check-in instructions
The front desk is open daily from 8 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
Children
One child (11 years old and younger) stays free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
No cribs (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Full breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7:30 AM–9:30 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee/tea in a common area
Traveling with children
Children stay free (see details)
What to do
Bicycle rentals nearby
Ecotours nearby
Working away
2 meeting rooms
Conference center (1292 square feet of space)
Services
Front desk (limited hours)
Tour/ticket assistance
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
Built in 1896
Garden
Terrace
Sauna
Reception hall
Room amenities
Be entertained
80-cm LCD TV
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately AUD 30 for adults and AUD 15 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Policies
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Also known as
Palais Royale Hotel Katoomba
Palais Royale Katoomba
Palais Royale Blue Mountains Hotel Katoomba
Palais Royale Blue Mountains Katoomba
Palais Royale Hotel
Palais Royale Boutique Hotel Katoomba
Palais Royale Blue Mountains Katoomba
Palais Royale Hotel
Palais Royale Katoomba
Palais Royale Hotel Katoomba
Frequently asked questions
Does Palais Royale offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Palais Royale does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Palais Royale?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at Palais Royale?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Palais Royale?
Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 9 PM. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Palais Royale and nearby?
Have fun during the warmer months with activities nearby such as cycling. Additional recreation nearby includes ecotours. Enjoy amenities like a sauna and a garden.
What's the area around Palais Royale like?
Palais Royale is a short 10-minute walk from Katoomba Station and 8 minutes' walk from Blue Mountains Cultural Centre.
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Reviews
Palais Royale Reviews
8.2
Very Good
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8.4
Cleanliness
8.6
Location
8.2
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
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8/10 Very good
Sep 12, 2026
Great location within walking distance to Katoomba town and a supermarkets, shops and eateries. Free parking is a plus.
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8/10 Very good
Mar 11, 2026
Great location and parking, staff were fabulous, large room, comfortable bed, room was a little dated but matched property overall very good.
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8/10 Very good
Apr 10, 2026
Helpful, friendly staff
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8/10 Very good
Mar 23, 2026
Nice sauna, spa was closed. Great location to town
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8/10 Very good
Oct 5, 2025
Great location, extra friendly staff, clean, room cleaned each day.
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2026
Kind front staff, nice location on Katoomba's main street, easy access to Echo Point and walking trails. proximity to a big supermarket
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2026
This was a wonderfully quiet room. Hotel within easy walking distance to town center. Helpful staff. Would happily stay there again. Excellent quality for price.
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 30, 2026
Room was very good size. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. We were there one night, will surely come back.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 28, 2025
Very friendly staff, large, clean room and proper HOT water with great pressure.
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8/10 Very good
Jan 28, 2026
Grand old building. Bit tired but clean, helpful staff. Breakfast very basic
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 6, 2025
Beautiful Grand Hotel in the Mountains
Beautiful property in the Blue Mountains.
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8/10 Very good
Jan 9, 2026
The lady on receptions was very welcoming and friemdly and made us feel right at home. The room was a good size and although a little dated all was clean and tidy. Breakfast was very basic but did the job
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8/10 Very good
May 18, 2024
Location was really good
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8/10 Very good
Oct 26, 2025
Lots of character!
Staff v helpful re late check-in, info etc
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6/10 Good
Mar 31, 2026
Location is good and my room was comfortable. Attention to detail in cleanliness was lacking. Staff difficult to locate at times with reception desk not always staffed. Continental breakfast was really just toast and cereal with very limited choice
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8/10 Very good
Oct 2, 2023
It is clean, comfortable, friendly staff and good service
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 1, 2023
Staff were so proud and passionate of the hotel.
For the price found it excellent!
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8/10 Very good
Aug 14, 2023
A grand old place
Really well located, only about 15 minutes walk from the station at Katoomba. Close to restaurants and shops and most visitor attractions.
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 15, 2023
Wonderful stay, Michelle the reception was delightful and very helpful. Restaurant food top quality and servicing 5 star as well
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4/10 Fair
Apr 6, 2026
The property location is good with shops nearby. But the property condition was very poor with leakage in the bathroom, bed rugged with a sagging mattress so much so that my daughter now has a sore back due to sleeping in that. The property did not have a drinking water fountain anywhere and the only option was to fill water from the bathroom. The staff were however very warm and were doing their best to help.
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 2, 2025
Sadly the restaurant was not open for dinners. Breakfast was basic but really nice. Michelle on night staff was so helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay there again.
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8/10 Very good
Jun 10, 2024
Central location,
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8/10 Very good
Mar 10, 2025
Nice people
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6/10 Good
Jul 10, 2026
Breakfast - unfort not worth the paid Brekky, best to go elsewhere if you wanted a nice hot breakfast. Coffee ordinary. The Brekky that’s included in rates was toast, condiments, plain yogurt, bland so called muesli but was in fact oats, reconstituted juices, percolated coffee. Waitress had no personality unfort in dining area. Front desk lady was lovely & very accommodating. Room with 2 Q beds very tight, PowerPoints were limited. TV in wrong spot so only 1 bed could see it, wardrobe opened half way as door closure was in the way, no thought into the layout. Room had mustn’t odour, could do with a fragrant plug in. Be aware it’s a high tub walk over to get in to access shower. Lounge communal area was nice. There is no lift so best to book ground floor accommodation if unable to do stairs. Onsite outdoor parking was a plus. Good location wise, quiet but walking distance to centre & not far to Lilianfels. Overall ok but would not recommend or stay again unfort. We stayed during school hols, last minute short getaway so we were limited with avail accommodation.
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8/10 Very good
May 4, 2025
Only stayed one night, our room was spacious and comfortable. Clean room and clean bathroom. Very quiet. Alas no lift, so needed to go up 2 flights of stairs to the first floor, room 304. We also had the continental breakfast which was very satisfying offering cereal, fruit, yogurt, toast and pastries along with tea and coffee. Close to Scenic World and Katoomba main st. Friendly staff. Enjoyed our stay.